Bolivia Visa Application and Requirements

Complete guide on obtaining a visa for Bolivisa

If you want to visit Bolivia, then you may have to get a Bolivia visa beforehand.

The visa policy of Bolivia depends on the country you are from. The Bolivian government divides visa applicants into three groups. If you are from a country included in the first group (USA, EU, Australia, etc), you do not need a visa to enter Bolivia for stays of up to 90 days.

If you are from a country in group 2 or 3, you have to get a visa before entering Bolivia, but the visa requirements and application process change.

Bolivia Visa for Group One Countries

If you are from one of the following countries, you do not need a visa to visit Bolivia for visits of up to 30 days. Once in Bolivia, you can extend your stay for up to 90 days.

European Union member states

Andorra

Argentina*

Australia

Brazil*

Canada

Chile

Colombia*

Costa Rica

Ecuador*

Iceland

Israel

Japan

Liechtenstein

Mexico

Monaco

New Zealand

Norway

Palestine

Panama

Paraguay*

Peru*

Philippines

Russia**

Switzerland

Turkey

United Kingdom

United States

Uruguay*

Vatican City

Venezuela*

*Citizens of these countries can also enter Bolivia with only their ID Card.

**Russian passport holders can stay in Bolivia without a visa for 90 days within any 180 day period.

If you want to stay in Bolivia for longer than 90 days, then you have to apply for a visa from one of the Embassies or Consulates of Bolivia abroad. Go to the Bolivian Embassy nearest to where you live or the one where it is most convenient for you to go.

Bolivia Visa Application for Group Two Countries

If you are from one of the following countries, you have to get a Bolivian visa before you travel. You can get a visa for Bolivia from a Bolivian Embassy or Consulate near you or you can get it on arrival for a fee.

Albania

Algeria

Antigua and Barbuda

Armenia

Azerbaijan

Bahamas

Bahrain

Bangladesh

Barbados

Belarus

Belize

Benin

Bosnia – Herzegovina

Botswana

Brunei

Bulgaria

Burkina Faso

Burundi

Cameroon

Cape Verde

Central African Republic

China

Comoros

Cuba

Cyprus

Darussalam

Djibouti

Dominica

Dominican Republic

Egypt

El Salvador

Equatorial Guinea

Eritrea

Ethiopia

Fiji

Gabon

Gambia

Georgia

Ghana

Granada

Guatemala

Guinea

Guinea-Bissau

Guyana

Haiti

Honduras

India

Iran

Ivory Coast

Jamaica

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kiribati

Kuwait

Kyrgyzstan

Lebanon

Lesotho

Liberia

Macedonia

Madagascar

Malawi

Malaysia

Maldives

Mali

Malta

Marshall Islands

Mauritania

Mauritius

Micronesia

Moldova

Mongolia

Montenegro

Morocco

Mozambique

Myanmar

Namibia

Nauru

Nepal

Nicaragua

Niger

Oman

Palau

Papua New Guinea

Qatar

Republic Of Korea

Romania

Russia

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Samoa

San Marino

Santa Lucia

Sao Tome and Principe

Saudi Arabia

Senegal

Serbia

Seychelles

Sierra Leone

Singapore

Solomon Islands

South Africa

Sri Lanka

Surinam

Swaziland

Tajikistan

Thailand

Togo

Tonga

Trinidad and Tobago

Tunisia

Turkmenistan

Tuvalu

Uganda

Ukraine

United Arab Emirates

United Republic of Tanzania

Uzbekistan

Vanuatu

Vietnam

Zambia

Zimbabwe

How to Apply for Bolivia Visa (Group 2)

As a citizen of the countries included in the second group, you have two options when it comes to applying for a Bolivia visa:

Applying in a Bolivian Embassy/Consulate

Getting a Bolivia Visa on Arrival

The process of applying for a Bolivia visa at an Embassy or Consulate is as follows:

Find the nearest Embassy/Consulate of Bolivia or the one that’s most convenient for you to go to. There is not a Bolivian consulate in every country.

Contact them to learn about their application requirements, whether you have to make an appointment, and how you can submit the application.

Complete the Bolivia visa application form (Sworn Statement for Visa Application), which is accessible online (here). You have to attach electronic copies of the following documents:

Your passport

A passport-size picture (3 cm x 3 cm)

Travel itinerary

Proof of accommodation in Bolivia

Invitation letter from a host in Bolivia (if applicable)

A certificate of vaccination against yellow fever

Any other documents that may be required

Print out the confirmation page (which is downloaded as a PDF) and then sign it.

Collect the required documents for a Bolivian visa. (See the necessary documents under “Bolivia Visa Requirements”).

Pay the Bolivia visa fee, as per the requirements of the Embassy/Consulate. In some cases, you may not have to pay a visa fee at all if you are applying before the trip.

Submit the documents at the Embassy/Consulate during opening hours or on the date of your appointment. Depending on the Embassy/Consulate, you can also submit the documents by mail.

Wait 10-15 working days for the visa to process. Once there is a decision on your visa application, you will be notified.

Receive your visa. If you applied in person, you may have to go to the Embassy/Consulate yourself to receive your visa, whereas if you applied by mail the documents can be mailed back to you.

Bolivia Visa On Arrival

If you cannot access a Bolivian Consulate/Embassy, you can also receive a Bolivia Visa On Arrival at the Cochabamba, La Paz and Santa Cruz airports. However, the Bolivian immigration authorities do not have the most detailed information regarding how eligible applicants can receive their Bolivian visa on arrival. Although it is possible, the application process may not always be the same.

However, if your only choice is obtaining a Bolivia visa on arrival, then you must have all the required documents required for a visa with you (see the required documents for a Bolivia visa under “Bolivia Visa Requirements” below).

You must also have the necessary cash (in US dollars) to pay the Bolivia visa on arrival fee. The bills for the visa fee have to be in good condition since the visa officers at the entry may refuse to accept them otherwise.

Bolivia Visa Application For Group Three Countries

If you are from one of the following countries, you have to apply for a Bolivian visa at an Embassy or Consulate of Bolivia abroad. However, the process will be longer since they have to request authorization from the National Migration Service in Bolivia.

Afghanistan

Angola

Bhutan

Camboya

Chad

The Democratic Republic The Congo

Indonesia

Iraq

Israel

Democratic People’s Republic of Korea

Laos

Libya

Nigeria

Pakistan

Rwanda

Somalia

Sudan

Syria

Timor Leste

Yemen

How to Apply for Bolivia Visa (Group 3)

To apply for a Bolivia visa, as a national of the third group, you have to find the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Bolivia or the one which is most convenient for you to go to.

Contact them to learn about their requirements and to see whether you have to make an appointment.

Inquire whether you can send your application and documents to the Bolivian Embassy/Consulate by mail rather than make a trip there. Some may offer the option, but not all.

Complete an online Bolivia visa application form (Sworn Statement for Visa Application) and print it out (here). You have to attach electronic copies of the following documents:

Your passport

A passport-size picture (3 cm x 3 cm)

Travel itinerary

Proof of accommodation in Bolivia: Invitation letter from a host or proof of hotel reservation

Proof of financial resources: A copy of your bank or credit card statements.

Certificate of Yellow Fever vaccine.

Note:

You need the above-mentioned pictures in electronic format and paper format. You need the electronic copies to attach them on the online application form.

The electronic copies of the required documents have to be in PDF format (except the picture) and they must not be larger than 500Kb.

Additional Documents for Bolivia Visa Application

In addition to the documents mentioned above, you may also have to submit the following documents, which are based on the type of visa you need. These can include:

For Bolivia Transit Visa: Documents that proof your flight itinerary and that you intend to travel to a third country (visa, flight ticket, etc)

For Bolivia Student Visa:

Academic transcripts

Letter of acceptance

Police clearance documents, issued from your country of residence

Duration of Bolivia Visa

A Bolivia tourist visa is issued for a maximum of 30 days per entry. You can apply for a visa extension before the visa expires. If the visa is issued as a multiple-entry visa, you may be able to stay for up to 90 days within a one-year period (no more than 30 days per entry).

The decision regarding the duration of your visa is up to the immigration officers at the port of entry or the Embassy/Consular authorities where you obtain the visa.

Bolivia Visa Cost

The cost of a Bolivian visa depends on your nationality. If you are from one of the countries on Group 2, then you may be able to receive a visa free of charge if you apply before your trip at an Embassy or Consulate. If you apply on arrival, you will have to pay a fee, which is around USD 160.

Please note, however, that this is an estimate and the price is subject to change based on your nationality, purpose of visit, and changes in immigration rules.

Bolivia Visa Requirements for US Citizens

US citizens do not need a visa to enter Bolivia as of December 20, 2019. If you are a US citizen travelling to Bolivia for tourism purposes, you can enter with just your passport, which must have at least 6 months remaining validity. You can only stay for up 30, 60, or 90 days, as the Immigration officer at the port of entry decides.